AppendToLogFile

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DrWatson

Data type Range Default value
REG_DWORD 0 | 1 1

Description

Determines whether Dr. Watson for Windows 2000 overwrites the existing log file with new data or appends new data to the end of the existing log file. By default, the log file is named Drwtsn32.log and resides in the root of the system directory.

Value Meaning
0 Do not append. Dr. Watson for Windows 2000 overwrites the existing log file each time it records data about an application error.
1 Append Dr. Watson for Windows 2000 appends new data to the end of the existing log file.

Change method

To change the value of this entry, use the Append to Existing Log File option in Dr. Watson for Windows 2000. To start Dr. Watson for Windows 2000, click Start, click Run, and then type drwtsn32.

Activation method

These entries appear in the registry when you run Dr. Watson for Windows 2000 or when it runs automatically.

Tip Image Tip

For a detailed description of the Dr. Watson for Windows 2000 log file, start Drwtsn32.exe, click Help, and then double-click Log File Description.